Airtac MF32-40 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MF32X500CA
The AirTAC Airtac MF32-40 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MF32X500CA is a genuine double acting JIS-standard round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 500mm stroke, 1/4" air ports and a SUS304 stainless-steel barrel for mildly corrosive environments. For the same bore and stroke it is shorter than an ISO 6432 cylinder, saving mounting space.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke500 mm
- Port size1/4"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- CushionFixed TPU bumper pads
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About the Airtac MF32-40 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MF32X500CA
Generating 402.2 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, this double-acting JIS-standard round-body mini cylinder handles demanding 500 mm traverse tasks. Because the MF body is inherently shorter than a comparable ISO 6432 unit for the same stroke, it saves valuable mounting length in tight machinery. The SUS304 stainless barrel and riveted aluminium covers resist mild corrosion and washdown, while the piston's two-way seal retains an oil film for extended operational life.
At this bore size, you can plan for roughly 241 N of actual work at 0.5 MPa, which translates to lifting about 20.5 kg vertically with a 2:1 safety margin. The 1/4" port feeds the chamber efficiently, and fixed TPU bumper pads alongside a front-cover anti-impact pad soften the end-of-stroke impact. Note that this 500 mm stroke is a non-standard made-to-order length, and because this SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG position switches.
Airtac MF32-40 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MF32X500CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MF32-40 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MF32X500CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MF JIS mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 500 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | 1/4" |
| Rod thread | M10×1.25 |
| Fluid | Air (filtered by 40µm element) |
|---|---|
| Operating pressure | 0.15 – 1.0 MPa |
| Proof pressure | 1.5 MPa |
| Temperature | -20 to +70 °C |
| Speed range | 30 – 800 mm/s |
| Cushion | Fixed TPU bumper pads |
| Max standard stroke | Up to 500 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC MF/MFC (JIS-standard) datasheet. Barrel: SUS304 stainless steel; covers: aluminum alloy (round-body, riveted rolling-packed construction). Thread options: PT (blank) / G / NPT.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø32mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 402 N | 346 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 563 N | 484 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 82 kgf | |
Actual usable force is lower than theoretical due to friction and back-pressure. Size with a safety margin.
Model Code: Airtac MF32-40 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MF32X500CA
| MF | JIS-standard round-body mini cylinder (double-acting). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×500 | Stroke length in mm. |
| -S | Optional built-in magnet for CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors. |
MF-family variants: MF / MFC (double acting ±cushion), MSF / MTF (single acting push / pull), MFD / MFCD (double rod ±cushion), MFJ / MFCJ (adjustable stroke ±cushion). Back covers CA / U / CM. Mounting LB / FA / SDB / TC.
Where the Airtac MF32-40 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MF32X500CA Is Used
Pallet Diversion Arm
Pushes packaging pallets sideways onto secondary packaging lines using the 402.2 N push force over a 500 mm reach, with the CA pivot absorbing angular misalignment.
Vertical Bin Gate Actuation
Opens and closes heavy discharge gates on bulk material silos, safely moving loads up to 20.5 kg vertically while benefiting from the compact JIS body length.
Textile Loom Beam Indexing
Shifts heavy fabric beams into loading cradles during automated textile manufacturing, utilizing the 500 mm stroke and riveted SUS304 construction to handle fibrous dust.
Is the Airtac MF32-40 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MF32X500CA the Right Cylinder?
When sizing, verify if the smaller MF25 bore (providing 245.3 N push at 0.5 MPa) is sufficient, or step up to the larger MF40 bore (628.3 N push at 0.5 MPa) if your payload is heavier. This specific configuration uses a CA rear pivot cover, making it ideal for clevis or trunnion mounting setups that accommodate angular rod movement during the long 500 mm extension. For such extended strokes, carefully manage side loading to prevent rod bending and premature seal wear.
Without air pressure or with a centred valve, the piston will drift and cannot maintain a vertical load—the fixed TPU bumpers only decelerate the stroke end rather than locking the rod. To secure a suspended weight, integrate an external pilot-operated check valve or a dedicated rod lock. If your cycle speed creates excessive end-impact, consider the MFC variant which features adjustable air cushions.
Quick checklist
- ✓ Required force at your working pressure
- ✓ Stroke and mounting space
- ✓ Port/thread type (PT / G / NPT)
- ✓ Magnet (-S) for sensors?
- ✓ Back cover (CA/U/CM) & mount (LB/FA/SDB/TC)
Installation & Maintenance Notes
- check Use clean air filtered to 40µm or finer.
- check Keep within 0.15 – 1.0 MPa operating pressure.
- check Avoid side load on the piston rod.
- check Do not dismantle the riveted front/back covers.
- check Use correct back cover (CA/U/CM) & mount (LB/FA/SDB/TC).
- check Installation by qualified personnel per AirTAC docs.
Airtac MF32-40 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MF32X500CA FAQ
This 32 mm bore cylinder features a 1/4" port and an M10x1.25 male rod thread. It generates 402.2 N push and 345.6 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 563 N push and 483.8 N pull at 0.7 MPa, with a theoretical maximum force of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
No, this specific SKU does not include the -S magnet, so it cannot accept CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches. You would need the -S variant for sensing. It features a CA pivot back cover and fixed TPU bumper pads that decelerate the stroke end without acting as an adjustable cushion.
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